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No. 1 Nebraska volleyball battles past No. 25 North Carolina
Top-ranked Nebraska volleyball overcomes No. 25 North Carolina in a hard-fought match fueled by tough serving.
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Teen who died from brain-eating amoeba likely infected from community center water feature: Officials
Health officials link a teenager's fatal brain-eating amoeba infection to a North Carolina community center water feature.
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Health officials identify 'likely source' of rare brain infection that killed NC teen
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More than 200 people across North Carolina exposed to rabid baby goats from petting zoo
Health officials in North Carolina are managing a potential rabies outbreak after more than 200 people were exposed to infected baby goats at a petting zoo.
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Florida A&M Rattlers 2026 Edition
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Chemours accused of illegally dumping PFAS chemicals in Cape Fear River, other NC water settles for millions
North Carolina secures a $455 million settlement from chemical companies following allegations of PFAS contamination in state waters.
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Chemical companies reach $455m settlement with North Carolina over ‘forever chemicals’ claims
Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva have agreed to a $455 million settlement to resolve claims regarding 'forever chemicals' in North Carolina.
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Forbes’ Top 25 Public Colleges For 2027
Forbes' 2027 college rankings spark a surge in applications and spotlight four North Carolina schools in the top 100.
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NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson announces historic settlement with Chemours
North Carolina secures a massive $455 million PFAS settlement with Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva over Fayetteville Works contamination.
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Gasoline prices are 'highest ever for this time of year': Chart of the Day
Gasoline prices have reached their highest levels ever recorded for this time of year, triggering consumer alarm across the United States.
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Myths and facts about donating blood, and how it could reveal clues about your own health
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood emergency, prompting a surge in regional drives and public health discussions on donor health benefits.
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North Carolina's kindergarten vaccination rates show vulnerability to measles amid US outbreaks
North Carolina kindergarten vaccination rates are raising concerns regarding measles vulnerability during a period of outbreaks across the United States.
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Second raccoon tests positive for rabies in Raleigh
Health officials in North Carolina are monitoring multiple rabies cases involving raccoons in the Raleigh and Pinehurst areas.
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Residents call Raleigh’s new leaf collection plan 'ridiculous'
Raleigh residents express frustration as the city transitions to a new weekly yard waste pick-up and replaces its loose-leaf program.
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Belichick Defends Program, Says it's 'Compliant'
Bill Belichick defends the North Carolina program, asserting that its operations are compliant and focused on proper execution.
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Nearly 300 people exposed to goats with rabies at mobile petting zoo
Nearly 300 people in North Carolina are facing potential rabies exposure after interacting with sick baby goats at a mobile petting zoo.
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Rabid goats at North Carolina petting zoo may have exposed visitors
Over two hundred people face rabies exposure risks following contact with infected baby goats at a mobile petting zoo.
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‘Setup For A Disaster’: Pediatricians Predict What Will Happen If Vaccination Rates Continue To Fall
Pediatricians warn of disaster as childhood vaccination rates fall and measles outbreaks threaten communities.
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Rabid goats | NC mother speaks out after she hired company with infected goats for kids' birthday party
A North Carolina mother speaks out after hiring a company featuring rabid goats for a children's birthday party.
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13-year-old football player dies after going into cardiac arrest at practice: ‘An angel from heaven’
A thirteen-year-old middle school football player dies following a cardiac arrest during team practice in North Carolina.
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NC teen dead after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater health officials confirm
Health officials investigate a fatal brain-eating amoeba infection in a North Carolina teen, prompting urgent warnings.
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Teen dies from ‘brain-eating amoeba’ just days after young girl succumbs to same rare infection
Two rare cases of brain-eating amoeba infections in North Carolina have resulted in the deaths of a young girl and a teenager.
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Her son fed goats at a petting zoo. Now he has to get rabies shots.
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NCDPH: Hotel guests possibly exposed to measles during stay
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Rabid baby goats prompt North Carolina mobile petting zoo scare
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8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake
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Extra Points: Redemption
Bill Belichick leads North Carolina to a 15-10 victory over TCU in Ireland to kick off his second season with the Tar Heels.
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Warm freshwater linked to rare, often fatal infection in North Carolina teen
A North Carolina teenager has contracted a rare and frequently fatal infection linked to exposure to warm freshwater.
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NC teen has rare brain infection likely caused by swimming. Where did exposure happen? Are you safe?
A brain-eating amoeba has resurfaced in North Carolina, raising health concerns following a rare infection in a teenager.
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North Carolina teen critically injured by rare brain-eating amoeba
A North Carolina teenager has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba typically found in warm freshwater environments.
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Rare brain infection linked to amoeba leaves NC teen critically ill
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Kindergarten vaccine exemptions increase in NH, across country
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NC State pays tribute to alumna Christina Koch with building name, ice cream flavor
NC State immortalizes Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch with a namesake building and a campus‑wide ice‑cream tribute.
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Ranking each week of 2026 college football schedule by watchability: Early November weekend has elite matchups
College football returns with the 2026 Week 0 kickoff, featuring a high-profile clash between North Carolina and TCU in Dublin, Ireland.
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NASA astronaut Christina Koch returns to NC State this week
NASA astronaut and Artemis II crew member Christina Koch returns to North Carolina this week for a series of high-profile university and state events.
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Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position
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‘Vibrio vulnificus is in Charleston Harbor’: Charleston researchers track bacteria, what doctors warn
Health warnings are expanding across the coast as reports of rare, flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus infections emerge from the Gulf to Massachusetts.
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2 Milligan cyclists killed, multiple others injured in crash; man charged
A devastating crash involving a college cycling team leaves two dead and multiple injured, with a suspect arrested.
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North Carolina names Billy Edwards Jr. starting quarterback for 2026 season, Week 0 vs. TCU
Bill Belichick has designated Billy Edwards Jr. as the starting quarterback for North Carolina's 2026 season opener against TCU.
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Apple Wallet Driver's License Feature to Launch in Four More U.S. States
Apple is expanding its digital driver's license integration in the Apple Wallet to include four additional U.S. states.
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We proved bipartisan health care reform works in North Carolina. Let’s bring it nationwide
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Ticks carrying Lyme disease are gaining ground in North Carolina, study finds
A new study indicates that ticks carrying Lyme disease are expanding their reach within North Carolina as national ER visits hit a nine-year high.
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Developer withdraws plans for data center in southeast Raleigh, mayor says
A developer has withdrawn a petition to build a $180 million data center in southeast Raleigh following significant community opposition.
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UNC's Michael Malone, Steve Newmark Comment on Seth Trimble's Transfer to Louisville
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A Rare Tick-borne Virus That Can Be Fatal Was Just Confirmed in New York—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
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Seth Trimble becomes Louisville's latest high-profile transfer
Former North Carolina star Seth Trimble has committed to Louisville after a court ruling granted him an additional year of eligibility.
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Death toll from flesh-eating bacteria rises: These are the Vibrio warning signs to watch for
Recent coverage tracks a rising death toll linked to flesh-eating bacteria across Southern coastal regions.
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EXCLUSIVE: Father Who Carried Injured Daughter in Viral Little League Moment Recalls His ‘Dad Instincts’
A viral moment of fatherly instinct captures attention during the 2026 Little League Softball World Series championship finale.
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Miss North Carolina hits out and says 'I'm proud' after being stripped of crown
Miss North Carolina USA has publicly responded after organizers stripped her of her crown, sparking a dispute over the reasons for the removal.
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COVID levels are rising fast in the Bay Area as schools reopen
COVID-19 cases are surging in California and the Bay Area, coinciding with a heatwave and the reopening of schools.
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Brittany Boltinhouse says Miss NC USA title was taken because of her beliefs
Brittany Boltinhouse alleges her Miss NC USA title was stripped due to her conservative Christian beliefs and political views.
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Meteor shower dubbed 'the Perseids' will follow a solar eclipse on August 12— and will light up the sky from North Carolina to Alaska
The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the sky following a partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.
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$663 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs Wednesday night
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Mike Lombardi leave the latest cloud for Bill Belichick at North Carolina
Bill Belichick's transition to North Carolina football is overshadowed by NIL probes and controversies surrounding Mike Lombardi.
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Report: College Sports Commission is investigating North Carolina football
The College Sports Commission is reportedly investigating North Carolina football as administrative leave is issued.
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UNC GM Michael Lombardi Placed on Paid Leave
UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave, sparking widespread reports across major sports networks.
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The ticks are winning
Health authorities and news outlets report a surge in tick activity and associated disease risks across multiple U.S. states and military installations.
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Taylor Farms Called White House to Try to Delay Cyclospora Recall
Taylor Farms sought White House intervention to delay a cyclospora lettuce recall, sparking intense media coverage and public reactions.
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Chick-fil-A customers in 10 states may have been part of data breach, company says
Chick-fil-A has warned customers across 10 states that a security incident may have exposed sensitive data, specifically targeting its rewards program.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US, by the numbers
Health officials search for the source of a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak spanning multiple states and regions.